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Cheap flights from New York to Los Angeles

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 2,470 miles, 5h 45m nonstop.

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JFK to LAX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,470 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN6 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
48all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h behindLos Angeles vs New York

New York to Los Angeles

Round trips from $175

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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New York to Los Angeles fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$234
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$209
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$207
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$218
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$175
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$205

Airlines flying New York to Los Angeles

6 airlines fly nonstop with 48 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

New York has 3 airports and Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly JFK to LAX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $175; September 2026 is the most expensive at $234 and up, a difference of $59 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine

Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.

Flying the other way? Los Angeles to New YorkFares, airlines and tips for LAX to JFK.

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New York to Los Angeles: common questions

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 45m gate to gate, covering 2,470 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to LAX?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 48 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, MCO and ATL.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $175 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book New York to Los Angeles flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. JFK is on America/New York time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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